© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo N700-7000
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo N700-7000
Discover the JR West N700-7000, a cutting-edge Shinkansen electric multiple unit (EMU) train that revolutionized high-speed rail in Japan.
Manufactured by a consortium of leading Japanese rolling stock companies including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo between 2008 and 2012, this impressive series is built for exceptional performance and passenger comfort.
With a sleek design and a top speed of 300 km/h, the N700-7000 series ensures swift and efficient travel. Its formation consists of 8 cars, offering a total seating capacity of 546 passengers, with 24 seats in the first class and 522 in the second class.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge and powered by 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, the N700-7000 series is a testament to advanced railway engineering and a vital part of the West Japan Railway Company's fleet.
Nippon Sharyo N700-7000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | N700 | |
| Family | Shinkansen | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 2008–201219 units | |
| Top speed | 300 km/h186 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars | |
| Capacity | 546, 1st class 24, 2nd class 522 seats |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo N700-7000
Railway companies that have operated the N700-7000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West N700-7000 | Japan |
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